New York’s high court rules voting early by mail is constitutional

SUMMARY

New York's top court affirmed on Tuesday that the state's Early Mail Voter Act, expanding access to absentee voting, is constitutional. The New York Court of Appeals ruled 6-1, dismissing a lawsuit led by House GOP Chairwoman Elise Stefanik, who argued the law contradicted the state constitution's assumed requirement for in-person voting. Chief Judge Rowan Wilson, writing for the majority, stated that while the state's constitution does not explicitly mandate in-person voting, the law stands. Stefanik slammed the ruling; "New York’s court system is so corrupt and disgraceful that today’s ruling has essentially declared that for over 150 years, New York’s elected officials, voters, and judges misunderstood their own state’s Constitution." She added that the “only path forward to Save New York” is to vote the state’s Democrats out of office. New York Attorney General Letitia James defended the measure, citing its importance in 'safeguarding the right to vote'.